The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 18,400
€ 15,600
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
60.4
70.9
78.7
71.2 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.5 in
Height
60.4 in
99.9
168.4
103.7
173.8
168.4 in
Length
173.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
16
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
*CYV*
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
645 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
100.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
